Fundraising Advice from Seed to Unicorn Founders

Fundraising Advice from Seed to Unicorn Founders

Author: JBM, James Mitra August 21, 2024 Duration: 32:20
“When a VC gives you a low valuation, it isn’t the fact that your company is worth that much, it might just be because you didn’t pitch it in the right way.”  Fundraising can be a lonely process at times. And an endless emotional rollercoaster throughout.  In today’s episode, we collated some of the best fundraising advice from Founders who have been in your position and raised some impressive rounds over the years.  You’ll hear from:  🌟 Avion Gray, Co-Founder & CEO of Belong 🌟 Alice Pelton, Co-Founder & CEO of The Lowdown 🌟 Christian Facey, Founder & CEO of Audiomob 🌟 Ham Serunjogi, Co-Founder & CEO of Chipper Cash 🌟 Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympian & Co-Founder of FemTech, Jennis 🌟 Molly Johnson-Jones, Co-Founder & CEO of Flexa 🌟 Exited Founder Nicolas D’Audiffret of Ankorstore 🌟 Simone Maini, CEO at Elliptic 🌟 Tim Chong, Co-Founder & CEO of Yonder ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Find all of the full episodes used in today’s roundup in the 40 Minute Mentor archives, or by searching ‘Name + 40 Minute Mentor’ on Google: https://jbmc.co.uk/40-minute-mentor/  ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️ Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what a conversation with a truly groundbreaking founder or an elite performer actually sounds like? 40 Minute Mentor captures exactly that, offering intimate, structured dialogues designed to unpack the real journeys behind extraordinary success. Hosted by James Mitra, this podcast operates on a simple but powerful premise: profound insight doesn't require hours of your time. Each episode is a focused, forty-minute session with a different leader, from purpose-driven entrepreneurs building unique companies to Olympic athletes who have mastered their craft. The conversations move beyond theory, delving into the pivotal decisions, personal challenges, and practical lessons that have shaped their paths. You'll hear not just about their triumphs, but the resilience required during setbacks, providing a honest look at what building a brilliant career or venture genuinely entails. As one of the UK's prominent business podcasts, it serves as a direct source of mentorship, aiming to elevate ambitions by sharing these powerful career narratives. Tune in for a regular dose of inspiration and actionable wisdom, all within the span of a single commute or workout.
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